Town Pop. 815

Living in East Ogwell: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

East Ogwell comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 23/100 versus a median of 47/100. Among the 11 scored places sharing the TQ12 postcode district, East Ogwell ranks 9th.

The TQ12 district averages 49/100, putting East Ogwell 7 points below its own postcode area. On economic health specifically, East Ogwell sits 24 points above the TQ12 district figure of 54/100. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TQ12 postcode district.

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East Ogwell scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
77
135 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 71 crimes
↑ 162% above national average
Other crime 9 crimes
↑ 450% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 60% below national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 East Street 57 crimes
  2. 2 Tamworth Close 11 crimes
  3. 3 Beech Trees Lane 10 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 2.99 · PM2.5 5.053 · PM10 8.985 µg/m³
81
Green Space 31
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
28
1 school in area · 16 within 4km
1Good
  • Canada Hill Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
13
A&E departmentsTorbay Hospital4 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)14.7 mi
Derriford Hospital21.9 mi
Hospital waitsOxleas NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.7%
Nearest GP surgeryAlbany Surgery1.5 mi
GP capacity1,520 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
69
Full fibre (FTTP)75.8%
available across Teignbridge
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
87.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
87.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 26 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate45.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed45.8%Unemployed3.7%Retired19.1%Student2.6%Other inactive28.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.1%Skilled & technical38.2%Routine & elementary28.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.4%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership68.1%
Among the least-deprived 40% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
23
Council tax Teignbridge · 2026-27
A £1,762
B £2,056
C £2,349
D £2,643
E £3,230
F £3,818
G £4,405
H £5,286
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
12
Newton Abbot 1.9 mi
Torre 5.1 mi
Torquay 5.7 mi
J31 M5 12.1 mi
J31 M5 12.7 mi
J30 M5 15.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in East Ogwell in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Denbury 40 1.0 mi away ⇄
Abbotskerswell 54 1.2 mi away ⇄
Newton Abbot 52 1.5 mi away ⇄
Ipplepen 44 2.1 mi away ⇄
Teigngrace 0 2.5 mi away ⇄
Kingskerswell 54 2.8 mi away ⇄
Kingsteignton 56 2.9 mi away ⇄
Coldeast 45 3.2 mi away ⇄
Broadhempston 33 3.2 mi away ⇄
Heathfield (Teignbridge) 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Marldon 55 4.6 mi away ⇄
Stokeinteignhead 38 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is East Ogwell a nice place to live?

East Ogwell has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for East Ogwell is 42/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is East Ogwell?

East Ogwell is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 77/100. There were 110 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in East Ogwell?

Among the top-rated schools in East Ogwell is Canada Hill Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in East Ogwell in total.

East Ogwell in context

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Postcode districts in East Ogwell

TQ12 49 ⇄

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